Gov. Mike Braun issued Executive Order 26-06 creating the Indiana Faith-Based Institutions Initiative to be run by Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith, which the order says will connect state government with faith-based groups on issues such as addiction recovery, prisoner reentry and family support.
SuperPretzel is introducing plant-based protein soft pretzels nationwide starting March 1, offered in full-size Bavarian-style and bite-sized minis with 7–10 grams of protein per serving.
State Farm will issue about $5 billion in one-time dividends to qualifying auto insurance customers this summer, with average payments around $100; the company also said it has reduced auto rates in many states, estimating about $4.6 billion in annual customer savings.
D.J. Chark told the Raw Room podcast that changes in Jacksonville’s coaching staff and front office left him out of the team's plans, and he departed in free agency after the 2021 season to sign with Detroit.
Megan Thee Stallion will make her Broadway debut as the Zidler in Moulin Rouge! The Musical from March 24 to May 17, and the article reports she is the first woman to play the role in any production; tickets were listed with a starting price of $67.99 at publication.
The Kansas Senate passed SCR 1616 to limit assessed property valuation increases to 3% and sent the measure to the House; if approved by voters it would take effect Jan. 1, 2027. Opponents note the cap does not directly change mill levies, which determine final property tax bills.
A 2026 Journal of Neuroscience study compared 29 expert birdwatchers and 29 novices and found structural differences in brain regions tied to attention and perception; the paper says these changes are consistent with neuroplasticity, but it does not prove birdwatching prevents cognitive decline.
Researchers report that people labeled super-agers (age 80+) had about twice as many immature neurons in the hippocampus compared with typical older adults, based on analysis of 38 post-mortem brains published in Nature; the authors note a small sample and variability among human samples.
Emergency rules issued by the Florida Department of Health reduce ADAP eligibility from 400% to 130% of the federal poverty level and restrict coverage of the HIV drug Biktarvy; advocates say about 16,000 Floridians could be affected.
A six-planet alignment is expected soon after sunset on Saturday, Feb. 28, visible toward the western sky about 30–60 minutes after sunset; several planets will sit low near the horizon and a nearly full waxing gibbous moon (90.6% illuminated) may make some planets harder to see.
